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South colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements

SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for South colleges in one place.

South admissions at a glance

Number of schools1,386
Average acceptance rate82.1%
Average SAT range1022–1219
Average ACT range20–26
Most selective South schools
Florida Academy of NursingDuke UniversityVanderbilt UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityWashington University of Science and Technology
Most accessible South schools
Craven Community CollegeJohn A. Gupton CollegeKentucky Mountain Bible CollegeCriswell CollegeFortis College, Baton Rouge

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across South colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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  1. Private for-profit

    Strayer University-Chesterfield Campus

    Midlothian, VA
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    Strayer University-Charleston Campus

    North Charleston, SC
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    Strayer University - South Raleigh Campus

    Raleigh, NC
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    Strayer University - North Raleigh Campus

    North Raleigh, NC
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    Strayer University - Montgomery Campus

    Montgomery, AL
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    Strayer University - Macon Campus

    Macon, GA
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    Strayer University - Columbia Campus

    Columbia, SC
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    Strayer University - Baymeadows

    Jacksonville, FL
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    Strayer University - Anne Arundel

    Millersville, MD
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    Southern Technical College, Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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